KIC Posted February 20, 2012 Share #1 Posted February 20, 2012 So I'm in the process of removing the 16 valve cover bolts and adding washers to stop my couple of small leaks. I'm also replacing the spark plugs as I work in each area... I pop off the spark plug cap to replace the front left plug and I see what looks like a big washer behind it... When I removed it, it was a 1984 quarter. How the heck did a quarter get in that tight area behind the cap...? That just hits me as weird... the plugs looked like they were in for a long time... but it's a 1989... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkLeftArm Posted February 20, 2012 Share #2 Posted February 20, 2012 Nahhhh..... Couldn't be.... Do ya think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yammer Dan Posted February 20, 2012 Share #3 Posted February 20, 2012 Now you got a Quarterback!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TDunc Posted February 20, 2012 Share #4 Posted February 20, 2012 I thought that was the parking meter money storage area!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcarl Posted February 20, 2012 Share #5 Posted February 20, 2012 Now you got a Quarterback!!! Just hope you can also get the 'Running back' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiCarl Posted February 20, 2012 Share #6 Posted February 20, 2012 So I'm in the process of removing the 16 valve cover bolts and adding washers to stop my couple of small leaks. Bad idea. You should notice that the cover bolts have a shoulder on them that snugs against the head. The rubber donuts on top put the proper tension on the cover. Overload it and the cover could break. Better to replace the 16 rubber donuts. And cover gaskets. Might as well check valve clearance while you're in there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaryZ Posted February 20, 2012 Share #7 Posted February 20, 2012 Bad idea. You should notice that the cover bolts have a shoulder on them that snugs against the head. The rubber donuts on top put the proper tension on the cover. Overload it and the cover could break. Better to replace the 16 rubber donuts. And cover gaskets. Might as well check valve clearance while you're in there. It is certainly possible to put too thick a washer, or stacked washers, and damage the cover. However, a thin washer should not be a problem and adds a little pressure to a worn gasket. I will use this idea on my VR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KIC Posted February 20, 2012 Author Share #8 Posted February 20, 2012 Just hope you can also get the 'Running back' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KIC Posted February 20, 2012 Author Share #9 Posted February 20, 2012 It is certainly possible to put too thick a washer, or stacked washers, and damage the cover. However, a thin washer should not be a problem and adds a little pressure to a worn gasket. I will use this idea on my VR. Guess the 64 thousand dollar question is.... what is a thick washer vs. a thin washer...? Everything seemed to tighten snugly. Didn't hear any " cracks" when tightening.. also although the bolts were tight, there didn't seem to be much pressure on the rubber. looked like 6 +/- of the rubbers were lightly seeping/leaking. It's done know.. guess it will be a wait and see.... maybe i should start looking for some new valve covers.... GaryZ.. the BEST investment you can make if you do anything with those bolts is a ratchet box end... best $10.00 bucks I have spent... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldgoat Posted February 20, 2012 Share #10 Posted February 20, 2012 i think that quarter is used to increase spark to a bad plug on that side? you know like back in the days when you saw a penny in a fuse box behind a bad fuse:rotf: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KIC Posted February 20, 2012 Author Share #11 Posted February 20, 2012 (edited) Before and after the washer. It all went together well. Edited February 20, 2012 by KIC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilvrT Posted February 20, 2012 Share #12 Posted February 20, 2012 Now that just goes to prove that 1st gens are only worth 2 bits .... :rotfl: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KIC Posted February 20, 2012 Author Share #13 Posted February 20, 2012 Now that just goes to prove that 1st gens are only worth 2 bits .... :rotfl: ...and how much money have you found in yours... makes mine worth at least 2-bits more than a 2nd Gen.... or a Goldwing...lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yammer Dan Posted February 20, 2012 Share #14 Posted February 20, 2012 Bad idea. You should notice that the cover bolts have a shoulder on them that snugs against the head. The rubber donuts on top put the proper tension on the cover. Overload it and the cover could break. Better to replace the 16 rubber donuts. And cover gaskets. Might as well check valve clearance while you're in there. Works Great for leaky covers. I don't think anyone is going to stack enough washers on there to hurt anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KIC Posted February 20, 2012 Author Share #15 Posted February 20, 2012 Works Great for leaky covers. I don't think anyone is going to stack enough washers on there to hurt anything. Well...wouldn't be the first time I was used as a test monkey.... we will see ! Hope I don't have to post another " you told me and I didn't listen" thread.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuddyRich Posted February 20, 2012 Share #16 Posted February 20, 2012 I knew it ! You have to feed first gens lots of money to keep them running... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bongobobny Posted February 20, 2012 Share #17 Posted February 20, 2012 I betcha the quarter isn't worth as much as it was when it was new... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yammer Dan Posted February 21, 2012 Share #18 Posted February 21, 2012 Well...wouldn't be the first time I was used as a test monkey.... we will see ! Hope I don't have to post another " you told me and I didn't listen" thread.... I did the washer fix. Works great!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG TOM Posted February 21, 2012 Share #19 Posted February 21, 2012 Well... Hope I don't have to post another " you told me and I didn't listen" thread.... Something tells me that you "NEVER" listened to anybody in your life......... :rotf: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KIC Posted February 21, 2012 Author Share #20 Posted February 21, 2012 Something tells me that you "NEVER" listened to anybody in your life......... :rotf: I always listen to you Big Tom ! Then I know the opposite is what I should do.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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